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recommend that people cooperate with the robber and “be a good witness,” paying attention to what the robber looks like, remembering what he says and making note of the weapon he uses and the vehicle he drives.

What a crock!!!

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Best-case scenario for me, is that the "authorities" make such statements in public to counteract "Vigilante-ism", but privately applaud the effort to thwart a crime.

Worst-case would be that they agree with their spokesman, rank & file. I would tend to think it would depend on who you asked.